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by Kathy Petras (Author)WHY NOW? WHY ME? Today, millions of women in their twenties and thirties, many of whom are just beginning to plan a family, are receiving the shocking news that their reproductive years are already over. They are in premature menopause -- menopause years before its time. Whether due to an autoimmune disorder, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or the often undiagnosed condition known as Premature Ovarian Failure (POF), premature menopause is common, increasing -- and al...

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The Calcutta Chromosome: A Novel of Fevers, Delirium & Discovery - Paperback

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by Amitav Ghosh (Author)From Victorian lndia to near-future New York, The Calcutta Chromosome takes readers on a wondrous journey through time as a computer programmer trapped in a mind-numbing job hits upon a curious item that will forever change his life. When Antar discovers the battered I.D. card of a long-lost acquaintance, he is suddenly drawn into a spellbinding adventure across centuries and around the globe, into the strange life of L. Murugan, a man obsessed with the medical history...

All about Health and Beauty for the Black Woman - Paperback

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by Naomi Sims (Author), Harvey Boyd (Illustrator), Norma Goodwin (Foreword by)Since its original publication, All About Health and Beauty for the Black Woman has firmly established itself as a classic reference in both the fields of health and beauty. Now, in this newly revised and expanded edition, Naomi Sims--famed model and beauty expert--brings Black women of all ages up to date with the latest information on aging of the face and body; makeup; hairstyles; exercise and diet; coping with s...

Private Parts: A Doctor's Guide to the Male Anatomy - Paperback

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by Yosh Taguchi (Author), Merrily Weisbord (Editor)Straight talk for men ... and the women who love them When it comes to the health of their sex organs, even educated, intelligent men become embarrassed and irrational, preferring to ignore a problem in the hope that it will go away and seeking medical advice only as a last resort. Private Parts boldly cuts through the superstition, popular misconception, and general ignorance to provide a reassuring, no-nonsense guide to this area of vital c...

A Pocket Guide to Epidemiology - Paperback

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by David G. Kleinbaum (Author), Kevin M. Sullivan (Author), Nancy D. Barker (Author)A Pocket Guide to Epidemiology is a stand-alone introductory text on the basic principles and concepts of epidemiology. The primary audience for this text is the public health student or professional, clinician, health journalist, and anyone else at any age or life experience that is interested in learning what epidemiology is all about in a convenient, easy to understand format with timely, real-world health ...

The Health of Aging Hispanics: The Mexican-Origin Population - Hardcover

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by Jacqueline L. Angel (Editor), Keith E. Whitfield (Editor)The emergence of the Hispanic population in the United States and the incre- ing pro?le of Latin America on the North and South American continents have raised the pro?le of "Latino" issues in the American consciousness. Much of this attention, however, has revolved around trends in culture, art, food and music or pathological concerns about poverty, crime, drugs, and immigration. At best, the scholarly and policy assessments of the ...

Handbook of Obesity Prevention: A Resource for Health Professionals - Hardcover

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by Shiriki Kumanyika (Editor), D. Satcher (Foreword by), Ross Brownson (Editor)Comprehensive in scope and meticulously researched, Handbook of Obesity Prevention analyzes the intricate causes of this public health crisis, and sets out concrete, multilevel strategies for meeting it head-on. This innovative handbook starts by clearly defining obesity in clinical, epidemiologic, and financial terms. From there, expert contributors provide insights on current issues, methods, and controversies in...

Choices in Palliative Care: Issues in Health Care Delivery - Hardcover

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by Arthur Blank (Editor), Amy Selwyn (Associate Editor), Sean O'Mahony (Editor)This book addresses the need for more information on the management of palliative care programs. Part I addresses the various settings where palliative care occurs, Part II addresses the specific disease management approach and quality of life care including cancer, heart disease, dementia and AIDS/HIV. Part III addresses specific issues in palliative care by population including minorities, the elderly, and childr...

Polarization and Moment Tensors: With Applications to Inverse Problems and Effective Medium Theory - Hardcover

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by Habib Ammari (Author), Hyeonbae Kang (Author)This book presents important recent developments in mathematical and computational methods used in impedance imaging and the theory of composite materials. The exposition brings simplicity to the advanced material by augmenting the theory with interesting practical examples and numerical illustrations. An introductory chapter covers the necessary basics. An extensive bibliography and open problems at the end of each chapter enhance the text. Gra...

End-Of-Life Communication in the ICU: A Global Perspective - Hardcover

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by David W. Crippen (Editor)Talking to patients and their families about end-of-life issues can be difficult and stressful. This book looks at ways different cultures view death and then further explores how health care providers around the world communicate about such sensitive issues as withholding or withdrawing life support and discussing options when the outcome is uncertain. By offering a better understanding of cultural differences in attitudes about death and methods of communications...

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by Michael A. Blake (Editor), Mannudeep K. Kalra (Editor)This pertinently illustrated and well referenced text will serve as an up-to-date, attractive book of oncologic imaging for radiologists, oncologists, radiation therapists and others involved in oncologic care. This volume, with chapter contributions from world-renowned experts, provides clinical and research information that underpins accurate interpretation and sensible use of cancer imaging. It reviews the role of established and upc...

Pediatric Informatics: Computer Applications in Child Health - Hardcover

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by Christoph Lehmann (Editor), George R. Kim (Editor), Kevin B. Johnson (Editor)It's a crucial time in pediatric informatics. As technologies advance, it is ever more crucial to keep abreast of developments as they relate to this key area of medical administration. This brilliant book will be essential reading for a whole raft of admin personnel and informaticians. It is a current digest of the important trends in pediatric informatics, written by leading experts in the field. The book explor...

The Statistical Analysis of Functional MRI Data - Hardcover

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by Nicole Lazar (Author)This book is a primer on fMRI for statisticians interested in learning more about this fascinating subject and the many statistical challenges inherent in functional neuroimaging data, laying out the basics of technique, and surveying the most popular current statistical approaches.Back Jacket One of the most intriguing questions facing modern science is the inner workings of the human brain. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is a powerful tool used to study...

ECG Holter: Guide to Electrocardiographic Interpretation - Paperback

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by Jan Adamec (Author), Lukas Kappenberger (Foreword by), Philippe Coumel (Foreword by)For centuries the analysis of the heart rhythm has belonged to the foundations of medical art. We know that doctors in ancient Tibet used the interpretation of the heart rate to draw prognostic conclusions--somehow a modern rationale--that deserves further attention. The rapid advancement of science is providing more and more information about the details, but the subatomic resolution of structures hides th...

Essentials of Pain Management - Paperback

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by Nalini Vadivelu (Editor), Richard D. Urman (Editor), Roberta L. Hines (Editor)This concise, evidence-based text contains essential topics important for every pain management student, trainee, and practitioner. Both acute and chronic pain management principles and techniques are discussed, while numerous case vignettes help reinforce basic concepts and improve clinical decision making. Throughout, a multidisciplinary approach to pain is stressed. Behavioral and physical therapies, plus ethi...

Obstetric Anesthesia Handbook - Paperback

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by Sanjay Datta (Author), Bhavani Shankar Kodali (Author), Scott Segal (Author)The field of obstetric anesthesia continues to change rapidly, both in technique and in specific pharmaceutical agents used. It is therefore essential for all practitioners caring for the pregnant patient to be familiar with current anesthetic protocols and general concepts in obstetric anesthesia. This handbook appeals to a wide audience, as it was written with the practicing anesthesiologists in mind, as well as ...

AA to Z: Addictionary to the 12-Step Culture - Paperback

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by Christopher Cavanaugh (Author)An unprecedented document of contemporary culture -- the first comprehensive overview of the history, jargon, traditions, and literature of the many 12-step recovery programs.What does a codependent say to his mate when he wakes up? Good morning, how am I? -- overhead at a Codependents Anonymous meetingThroughout the world today, more than two million alcoholics and hundreds of thousands of drug addicts, compulsive overeaters, sex addicts, compulsive gamblers,...

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by Branko Grünbaum (Author), Günter M. Ziegler (Editor)The appearance of Gruenbaum's book Convex Polytopes in 1967 was a moment of grace to geometers and combinatorialists. The special spirit of the book is very much alive even in those chapters where the book's immense influence made them quickly obsolete. Some other chapters promise beautiful, unexplored land for future research. The appearance of the new edition is going to be another moment of grace. Kaibel, Klee and Ziegler were able to ...

Fourier Analysis and Its Applications - Hardcover

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by Anders Vretblad (Author)This book is a carefully prepared account of the basic ideas in Fourier analysis and its applications to the study of partial differential equations. The author succeeds to make his exposition accessible to readers with a limited background, for example, those not acquainted with the Lebesgue integral. Readers should be familiar with calculus, linear algebra, and complex numbers. A variety of worked examples and exercises will help the readers to apply their newly a...

Perinatal Epidemiology for Public Health Practice - Hardcover

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by Melissa M. Adams (Author), Greg R. Alexander (Author), Russell S. Kirby (Author)Advances in medical science, public health, and health care interventions during the 20th century have led to dramatic decreases in infant and maternal mortality. Nonetheless disparities in infant and maternal health persist. Because their health remains a significant public health indicator, Perinatal Epidemiology synthesizes perinatal knowledge through the lens of public health practice. This comprehensive te...

Handbook on the Neuropsychology of Epilepsy - Hardcover

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by William B. Barr (Editor), Chris Morrison (Editor)Epilepsy is a prevalent condition affecting approximately 1% of the general population. Its behavioral effects on cognition and memory can be as debilitating as the physical aspects caused by ongoing seizures. This book is intended primarily for clinical neuropsychologists who encounter patients with epilepsy, either through employment in academic medical centers or in general practice. The book is of particular value to those working in a c...

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by Christian Ritz (Author), Jens Carl Streibig (Author)R is a rapidly evolving lingua franca of graphical display and statistical analysis of experiments from the applied sciences. Currently, R offers a wide range of functionality for nonlinear regression analysis, but the relevant functions, packages and documentation are scattered across the R environment. This book provides a coherent and unified treatment of nonlinear regression with R by means of examples from a diversity of applied scie...

$Fundamentals of Powder Diffraction and Structural Characterization of Materials, Second Edition - Paperback$

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by Vitalij Pecharsky (Author), Peter Zavalij (Author)A little over ?ve years have passed since the ?rst edition of this book appeared in print. Seems like an instant but also eternity, especially considering numerous developments in the hardware and software that have made it from the laboratory test beds into the real world of powder diffraction. This prompted a revision, which had to be beyond cosmetic limits. The book was, and remains focused on standard laboratory powder diffractometry. I...

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by Suhail Ahmad (Author)This second edition of the Manual of Clinical Dialysis is a concise and well-illustrated guide to all aspects of dialysis. All chapters have been revised and present a complete overview of the techniques, processes and equipment involved in clinical dialysis as well as an overview of the complications of dialysis. The manual also provides an overview of common clinical problems related to renal failure such as hypertension, anemia and renal osteodystrophy.Back JacketTh...

The Human Brain and Spinal Cord: Functional Neuroanatomy and Dissection Guide - Paperback

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by Lennart Heimer (Author)Of special note: In fall 1994, Springer-Verlag will publish, in cooperation with Image PSL, a laser videodisc to acccompany this book. The disc will feature full-motion demonstrations of dissections of the human brain, plus an extensive atlas of drawings, photographs, and radiographic images of the human brain and spinal cord. Number of Pages: 506 Dimensions: 0.95 x 10.52 x 7.48 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: November 11, 1994

A Guide to Methods in the Biomedical Sciences - Hardcover

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by Ronald B. Corley (Author)A Guide to Methods in the Biomedical Sciences gives a basic description of common methods used in research. This is not intended to be a methods book. Rather, it is intended to be a book that outlines the purpose of the methods described, their limitations and provide alternative approaches as appropriate. Thousands of methods have been developed in the various biomedical disciplines and those covered in this book represent the basic, essential and most widely used...

The MRI Study Guide for Technologists - Paperback

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by Kenneth S. Meacham (Author)Beginning in 1995, the American Association of Radiographic Technologists will offer a Registry Exam for technologists who wish to be certified in the administration of Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment. The MRI Study Guide for Technologists offers comprehensive review questions covering the basic areas, principles, equipment, and terminology to help provide readers with the highest level of preparation for the Registry Exam. Contains over 900 multiple choice ...

Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience - Paperback

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by R. R. Claudet (Associate Editor), Roger Brumback (Author)Updated, revised and organized, the new Second Editions in the Clinical Sciences Series reflect the format of the USMLE Step 2. Each volume systematically presents the core information of a single segment of the medical curriculum, from Family Medicine to Psychiatry. You will also learn time-honored tricks of the trade, as well as the latest advances in clinical medicine: new diagnostic tools, new therapeutic interventions, and new p...

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by R. R. Claudet (Associate Editor), Dala R. Jarolim (Author)Dear Young Doctor, You are nearing the end of your formalized test-taking after so many years of education. We want to help you pass your boards and these books were written for that end. This review of internal medicine is not an exhaustive treatise, but serves as an example of learning points considered important throughout the years. You will run into the same patients on this examination, the internal medi- cine specialty boards...

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by Ka Wah Chan (Editor), Richard B. Raney Jr (Editor)Childhood cancer was almost always fatal before 1970. Today, 80% of ch- dren diagnosed with cancer will survive at least 5 years; 70% will be cured. However, cancer continues to be the leading cause of nonaccident-related deaths in children. More children die each year from cancer than from c- tic ?brosis, diabetes, asthma, AIDS, and congenital abnormalities combined. Nine children die from cancer every school day. Despite the fact that ped...

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by Arthur Hailey (Author)Miracle drugs save lives and ease suffering, but for profit-motivated companies the miracle is the money they generate . . . at any cost. Billions of dollars in profits will make men and women do many things--lie, cheat, even kill. Now, one beautiful woman will be caught in the cross fire between ethics and profits. As Celia Jordan's fast-track career sweeps her into the highest circles of an international drug company, she begins to discover the sins and secrets hid...

Fermat's Last Theorem: A Genetic Introduction to Algebraic Number Theory - Paperback

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by Harold M. Edwards (Author)This book is a genetic introduciton to algebraic number theory which follows the development of the subject in the work of Fermat, Kummer and others, motivating new ideas and techniques by explaining the problems which led to their creation. The central problem is the one indicated in the title, but many other basic questions of algebraic number thoery are also treated. Number of Pages: 407 Dimensions: 0.84 x 9.25 x 6.17 IN Publication Date: January 14, 2000